Certificate in Bridging to Canadian Physical Therapy Practice
Program Description
Applications to the non-credit bridging certificate are currently on hold pending decisions regarding credentialing pathways and assessment requirements by the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR).
**For information on registering for the CAPR Pre-approved Canadian Health Course please visit the course page at Physiotherapy in the Canadian HealthCare Systems course
Michelle Barnes
Clinical Lecturer, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
Michelle Barnes graduated from the University of Alberta in 2002 with her Physiotherapy Degree. She has also completed degrees in Education and Physical Education. Since 2002 Michelle has worked as a physical therapist in both public and private practice with experience treating musculoskeletal injuries and an outpatient neurology population including people who had experienced a stroke or traumatic brain injury at Alberta's largest rehabilitation hospital. She has also worked as a site Clinical Coordinator for student placements to provide student orientation and help to arrange clinical placements.
In 2013 Michelle returned to the U of A to run the student physiotherapy clinic. Among other faculty responsibilities, Michelle currently instructs the Certificate in Bridging to Canadian Physical Therapy Practice program as well as other faculty online courses for internationally trained physical therapists.
Windmill Microlending
Loans are available, visit Windmill Microlending for more information including interest rates and eligibility.
Cheung Family Award
Endowed by Dr. Po Kee and Estella Cheung
Value: Variable
Number:2
Eligibility: Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing registered in a certificate program in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Selection based on demonstrated excellence in educational experiences, clinical skills and professional activities. Preference will be given to internationally-educated physical therapists registered in the Certificate in Bridging to Canadian Physical Therapy Practice program. Part-time students are eligible for this award.
Application: By application to the Faculty of Rehabilitation Continuing Professional Education office. A complete application package consists of a letter of intent that describes the applicant's qualifications and expected benefit to the profession.